1. Nodular fasciitis of the temporomandibular joint: a case report.
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Jenkyn I, King A, Moutasim KA, and Sharma S
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- Diagnosis, Differential, Diagnostic Imaging, Fasciitis genetics, Fasciitis surgery, Gene Rearrangement, Humans, In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence, Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods, Mutation, Proto-Oncogene Proteins genetics, Temporomandibular Joint surgery, Ubiquitin Thiolesterase genetics, Fascia diagnostic imaging, Fascia pathology, Fasciitis diagnostic imaging, Fasciitis pathology, Temporomandibular Joint diagnostic imaging, Temporomandibular Joint pathology
- Abstract
Nodular fasciitis is a relatively rare benign lesion of the soft tissue, which often presents in the fascia or deep subcutaneous tissues. It most commonly presents in the upper extremities and trunk and the head and neck region, particularly in younger patients. Its pathogenesis is poorly understood and it is predominantly thought to be a reactive lesion, although some have suggested that it may be a benign neoplasm. Advances in molecular testing and imaging have greatly assisted diagnosis. We discuss the benefits of ubiquitin-specific protease 6 (USP6) gene rearrangement testing and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to aid this uncommon diagnosis., (Copyright © 2017 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2018
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